Exploring Urban Fantasy: The Making of Urban Shadows Second Edition | The Gamerheads Podcast

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This week on The Gamerheads Podcast, Roger sits down with Mark Diaz-Truman, CEO and co-founder of Magpie Games, for a deep dive into Urban Shadows—Magpie’s gritty, urban fantasy tabletop RPG. From the game’s humble beginnings to its evolution into a refined second edition, Mark shares behind-the-scenes insights on the design process, how player choices shape the narrative, and why Urban Shadows stands out in a crowded RPG landscape.

The two explore the powerful mechanics behind character creation and corruption, the emotional weight of retirement in the game, and how th...